Full Time Farm and Farm Store Crew Member 

Obercreek Farm 

Wappingers Falls, NY

Obercreek Farm is excited to announce an opening for a full time (40 hours/week) split position crew member, working both on the farm and in our farm store. This could potentially be a part-time role for the right person, depending on availability.

As we are a small operation, working at Obercreek provides opportunities to learn the ins and outs of a diversified produce operation, from seeding to sales. We are seeking crew members with a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a commitment to organic growing and providing local food. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply, but we are happy to train the right person!

Job Description & Expectations:

This is a split position with work both on the farm and in our farm store, and requires weekend availability; this position would regularly work Saturdays and Sundays at the farm store in addition to a few weekdays on the farm, depending on an applicant’s interests and availability. 

On the farm, daily hours for the majority of the season are 7AM to 5PM Monday to Friday with a mid-morning paid break and an unpaid hour for lunch. Work is year-round, with part-time hours through the winter months, generally becoming full time March through November. Our work days include but are not limited to harvesting, transplanting, weeding, washing, sorting, and packing of crops, and propagation and greenhouse work including seeding, potting up, planting, and more. You will get the chance to see the entire life cycle of the crops and learn about all aspects of the farm! 

At the farm store, work most days is from 10AM - 6:30PM and entails receiving, unpacking and merchandising deliveries, light cleaning tasks, assisting customers and receiving payments via Square point of sale, as well as other tasks related to store operations and upkeep. 

This position would ideally work 1-2 days on the farm, as well as 2-3 days at our farm store, for a full-time schedule of 40 hours.

Skill Sets and Job Requirements:

  • Interested in local agriculture and food systems

  • Capable of lifting 40-50 lbs. repeatedly 

  • Communicative and receptive to feedback

  • Able to work well both independently (after instruction) as well as on a team

  • Able and prepared to work in all sorts of weather 

  • Trustworthy, reliable, and responsible

  • Able to balance speed and efficiency, while maintaining Obercreek’s standard of quality

  • Strong customer service skills; comfortable and enthusiastic talking to customers and CSA members about organic agriculture and Obercreek’s production methods (after training)

Benefits:

  • Hourly pay is $16/hour or more depending on experience

  • Lots of delicious organic vegetables available at no cost

  • 15% discount on all products at our farm stand

  • Paid sick time

  • There is discounted on-farm private housing (one bedroom apartment) for interested applicants

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send an email with your resume and some information about why you’re interested in Obercreek to Trixie Wessel at marketing@obercreekfarm.com